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President Signs Executive Order Promoting Labor Standards
On September 6, 2024, President Biden signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to prioritize and incentivize companies that adhere to a list of labor standards when awarding federal funds.
Read moreLatest on the Davis-Bacon Lawsuit
Department of Labor (DOL) intends to appeal recent loss on Davis-Bacon.
Read moreFederal Judge Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationwide
A Texas federal judge has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent rule banning post-separation non-compete agreements nationwide.
Read moreAGC Legal Efforts to Stop the New Federal PLA Mandate are Gaining Traction
With the addition of two new federal bid protests, AGC is aware that four AGC-member construction firms have now filed federal bid protests objecting to project solicitations that require a project labor agreement (PLA).
Read moreAGC’s Approach to Davis-Bacon Requirements
Your complete guide to the new rule, requirements, and everything AGC has done (to date) advocating on behalf of the construction industry.
Read moreAGC Secures Nationwide Injunction Against Overreaching Provisions of Davis-Bacon Rule
AGC celebrates a significant legal victory in its ongoing efforts to protect members from overreaching federal regulations.
Read moreTreasury & IRS Finalize Guidance on Labor Provisions for Clean Energy Tax Incentives
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements related to increased credit or deduction amounts for certain clean energy incentives, enacted as a part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Read moreAGC Takes the Stand on Davis-Bacon Final Rule
AGC takes the stand to halt three unfair provisions in the new Davis-Bacon final rule impacting its coverage to truck drivers, contractors with material supply operations, and where an owner fails to include the requirement in the bidding documents/contract.
Read moreDOL Restructures Regional OSHA Operations
The Department of Labor is restructuring Occupational Safety & Health Administration regional operations to enhance worker protection and agency resilience.
Read moreBiden Vetoes Bipartisan Bill to Block NLRB Joint Employer Rule
On May 3 President Joe Biden vetoed legislation that would have blocked the National Labor Relations Board from finalizing its new joint employer rule. Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate had previously passed a bipartisan Congressional Review Act resolution intended to block the rule.
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